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And on the Waukesha Patch calendar - Brunch with Santa at The Ingleside Hotel

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Good morning Waukesha! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How diverse are Waukesha County classrooms this school year?
  • How will a bigger Waukesha food pantry affect Prairie Avenue traffic?
  • How did Pewaukee shut down Waukesha South on the mat?

Also on today's calendar: Brunch with Santa at The Ingleside Hotel and 6 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the balloon say to the doctor? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Breezy in the morning; sunny, with a high of 25 and low of 22 degrees.
  • Monday: A little icy mix in the a.m., temps: high: 35, low: 32.
  • Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 41 and low of 28 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 32 Pacific Islander students were enrolled in districts in 2024-25 school year (waukeshatimes.com) — Waukesha County schools enrolled 32 Pacific Islander students in 2024–25, a 22% drop from last year and just 0.1% of the county’s 58,602 students. Elmbrook, Hamilton, and Waukesha school districts together reported the highest Pacific Islander enrollment, while countywide data highlight broader racial and ethnic enrollment patterns.
   

• FOOD Pantry Serving Waukesha County relocation given OK by Plan Commission (gmtoday.com) — Waukesha’s Plan Commission has recommended approval for The FOOD Pantry Serving Waukesha County to move its warehouse and client operations to 1705 S. Prairie Ave., adding more space and parking. Neighbors raised concerns about traffic and overlap with Prairie Elementary dismissal, prompting conditions on client hours and operations as the project advances.
   

• Pirates dominate Waukesha South (gmtoday.com) — Pewaukee wrestling rolled past Waukesha South in a lopsided Woodland West Conference dual, winning 70-6 on Thursday. Waukesha South managed just one forfeit victory at 120 pounds as Pewaukee piled up pins, technical falls, and major decisions across nearly every weight class.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Just got back from taking my dog to the Mitchell Park dog exercise area up on River Road in Brookfield, Wisconsin.
    Gonna give you a heads up -it’s a very bumpy ice-skating rink! All the snow that was melting yesterday has refrozen and it’s icy. Be careful out… (Nextdoor Davidson Road)
  • I just heard of a Mom and 2-year old who are in need of clothes, etc.
    If you can help, contact Head Librarian Allie at Eagle Public Library for details. (Nextdoor South Park / Braintree)
  • ServiceMaster Clean posted a job opening for Cleaner in Waukesha. Apply here.
  • Keurig Dr Pepper posted a job opening for Merchandiser Stocker in Waukesha. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waukesha here.

🗞 Nearby News

Pewaukee

  • Winter market coming to Brewfinity in Pewaukee (gmtoday.com)
  • Brookfield man with ALS continues bringing Christmas joy to special needs children (tmj4.com)
  • Vikings dial back the clock (gmtoday.com)

Brookfield

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-- The Patch AM Team

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