🌱 Patch AM: Who shined brightest in Wauwatosa West’s rivalry win over East?

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In today's newsletter:

• Who shined brightest in Wauwatosa West’s rivalry win over East?
• Wauwatosa community remembers the life and service of Betty Weckwerth

Also on today's calendar: Nuncrackers and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Mostly sunny and frigid, with a high of 9 and low of 4 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Monday: Some brightening; not as cold, temps: high: 24, low: 13.
• Tuesday: Not as cold, becoming breezy, with a high of 38 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Wauwatosa West and East battle in boys high school basketball (jsonline.com) — A crosstown showdown between Wauwatosa West and Wauwatosa East ended with West topping East 74-63 at Wauwatosa East High School on Friday night. Forward Matthew Kloskey powered West’s win with 26 points and eight rebounds, in a game packed with standout performances from both Wauwatosa squads.
   

• Celebrating the Life of Betty Jane Weckwerth (gmtoday.com) — A beloved longtime Wauwatosa resident, Betty Jane Weckwerth made her home here while raising her family, worshiping at St. Therese Catholic Church, and volunteering as an election worker and Women’s Club president. Her family remembers her faith, hospitality, crafting talents, and devotion to grandchildren. A private memorial will be held later, with donations suggested to St. Therese in Wauwatosa.
   

📸 Around Wauwatosa

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wauwatosa

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Saturday December 13

• Nuncrackers
  Sunset Playhouse , 700 Wall St , Elm Grove
  7:30 pm

Sunday December 14

• Dino's Coolest Yule
  Sunset Playhouse , 700 Wall St , Elm Grove
  2:00 pm
• Nuncrackers
  Sunset Playhouse , 700 Wall St , Elm Grove
  2:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Tenors MKE Holiday Concert 2025
  Sunset Playhouse , 700 Wall St , Elm Grove
  2:00 pm
• Chuck Ward Memorial Blood Drive
  CelticMKE , 1532 Wauwatosa Ave , Wauwatosa
  3:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Open Gym (Open to the Public)
  Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center , 6255 N Santa Monica Blvd , Whitefish Bay
  6:00 pm
• Nuncrackers
  Sunset Playhouse , 700 Wall St , Elm Grove
  7:30 pm

Friday December 19

• Nuncrackers
  Sunset Playhouse , 700 Wall St , Elm Grove
  7:30 pm

Saturday December 20

• 5th Annual Milwaukee County Grounds Christmas Bird Count
  County Grounds Park , 9480 W Watertown Plank Rd , Wauwatosa
  8:00 am
• Nuncrackers
  Sunset Playhouse , 700 Wall St , Elm Grove
  2:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday December 14

• Milwaukee Ballet - The Nutcracker
  Uihlein Hall , 929 N Water St , Milwaukee
  1:00 pm
• Indiana State Sycamores at Milwaukee Panthers Mens Basketball
  UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena , 400 W Kilbourn Ave , Milwaukee
  1:00 pm
• Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn
  Bombshell Theatre Co. , 19700 W Bluemound Rd Suite 6 , Brookfield
  2:00 pm
• The Brookfield Civic Band Presents a Winter Concert — Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts
  Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts , 3270 Mitchell Park Dr , Brookfield
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• USPS Delivery notices had my tax bill marked for delivery today.
  Mail came and no tax bill Has anybody ever filed a missing mail request using the links and does it work? I don’t wanna waste my time if I’m gonna… (Nextdoor Tosa East Towne)

🗞 Nearby News

Milwaukee

• Customers have one more week to visit this south-side Milwaukee eatery (jsonline.com)
• Fire at Milwaukee assisted living center contained quickly (jsonline.com)
• Milwaukee judge on trial: Transcripts reveal questions asked to potential jurors in private (wisn.com)

West Allis

• Candy Cane Lane marks 40 years of holiday magic in West Allis (wisn.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I didn’t lose a tooth, Mom. It’s right here in my pocket.
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