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Spotted on the Sussex calendar: Toddler Time

Good morning Sussex! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Sussex’s own Sophia Gordon fare in Olympic luge qualifying?
Also on today's calendar: Grace Lutheran Ministries - Menomonee Falls Community Blood Drive and 3 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did one elevator say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Monday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 39 and low of 32 degrees.
- Tuesday: A shower; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 44, low: 24.
- Wednesday: Colder with some snow, with a high of 29 and low of 11 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
📰 News we're reading
• USA Luge athletes post solid results in final Olympic qualifier (adirondackdailyenterprise.com) — Sussex resident Sophia Gordon and teammate Maya Chan placed sixth in women’s doubles luge at the final Olympic qualifier in Winterberg, Germany, keeping them seventh in the World Cup standings. The event also locked in multiple U.S. nominations for the 2026 Winter Games, with strong showings across women’s and men’s singles, doubles, and the team relay.
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📸 Around Sussex
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Sussex
★ Featured events ★
- Toddler Time
Pauline Haass Public Library, N64W23820 Main St, Sussex
10:30 am
Tuesday January 13
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Other local events
- Baby Storytime
Pauline Haass Public Library , N64W23820 Main St , Sussex
2:30 pm - Grace Lutheran Ministries - Menomonee Falls Community Blood Drive
W196N9525 Cross View Way , Menomonee Falls
9:00 am - Family Storytime
Pauline Haass Public Library , N64W23820 Main St , Sussex
10:00 am - Harry Potter Book Night
Pauline Haass Public Library , N64W23820 Main St , Sussex
6:00 pm - Rustbucket at Belfast Station
Belfast Station Northwoods Irish Pub & Grill , N64W23246 Main St , Sussex
8:00 pm
Thursday January 22
Saturday January 24
Wednesday January 28
Friday February 6
Saturday February 7
📣 Sussex Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Butler Middle School Open House
Les Paul Middle School , 310 N Hine Ave , Waukesha
5:30 pm - Manga & Anime Club
Pewaukee Public Library , 210 Main St , Pewaukee
3:00 pm - Les Paul Middle School Open House
Les Paul Middle School , 325 Carroll St , Waukesha
5:30 pm - Joint Park and Recreation Board
Pewaukee, WI Calendar
6:00 pm - Orchestra Concert--7:00 PM
West Hi Madison, WI 53726
7:00 pm - K-8 STEM Open House at Horning
Les Paul Middle School , 1809 Butler Dr , Waukesha
5:30 pm
Monday January 12
Wednesday January 14
Thursday January 15
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- We're thinking about a kitchen remodel.
Any recommendations on a contractor? Anyone have success with one of the Big Box stores or We Do Kitchens 2? (Nextdoor Eagles Ridge) - Its along shot but I want to at least try!
We have a package delivered to our address for a Lexi Endisch. Maybe the address was typed in wrong and a neighbor sees this post!! (Nextdoor Willow Springs)
- Partners Personnel Management posted a job opening for Material Handler- Bilingual (1St Shift) (ID #451931) in Menomonee Falls. Apply here.
- SITE Staffing Inc. posted a job opening for Day Shift Roll Tender in Hartland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sussex here.
🗞 Nearby News
Pewaukee
- Celebrating Nanci Fetkenhauer's Creative Legacy (gmtoday.com)
Menomonee Falls
- Investors react as Trump-Fed feud escalates (srnnews.com)
- Want To Read More In 2026? Here's How To Revive Your Love Of Books (caro.news)
- Orioles fall to Bay (gmtoday.com)
Brookfield
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-- The Patch AM Team
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