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🌱 Which West Allis favorites is the city asking you to tag?

And check out New Years Eve Party on the West Allis Patch calendar

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Good morning West Allis! 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:

  • Which West Allis favorites is the city asking you to tag?
  • How a West Allis light display helped raise $21,000 for kids
  • How did Racine Park fare when they faced West Allis Central?

Also on today's calendar: New Years Eve Party.

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📸 Have a great pic of holiday decorations from around West Allis? Post it to West Allis photos of the day! ☃️ 🟢-🟠-🟣-🔴-🟡-🔵 ☃️

Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Not as cold, turning breezy, with a high of 36 and low of 29 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 33, low: 29.
  • Thursday: Breezy with periods of rain, with a high of 39 and low of 10 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

1. West Allis Rallies Support for Local Businesses with Community-Driven Social Media Campaign (hoodline.com) — West Allis is asking residents to rally around local shops, restaurants, and services through a new city-run social media push highlighting homegrown favorites. By tagging businesses, shopping, and dining in town, neighbors can boost spots like Flour Girl & Flame, Aggie’s Bakery, Ope Brewing, and more that help define the city’s character during a tough economy.
   

2. 'WISN 12 Day of Giving' Raises $21,064 to Support The MACC Fund (wisn.com) — A recent WISN 12 Day of Giving fundraiser at Candy Cane Lane in West Allis helped raise $21,064 for the MACC Fund’s fight against childhood cancer and blood disorders. Donations came in online and on-site, with North Shore Bank matching early gifts and WISN 12 contributing directly, as part of a broader 2025 campaign that supported multiple Wisconsin nonprofits.
   

3. Basketball Recap: Racine Park Comes Up Short (maxpreps.com) — West Allis gets a brief shoutout in Racine Park’s recent girls basketball stat line, where the Panthers previously shot 53% in a matchup against West Allis Central. The main focus is Racine Park’s 75-49 loss to Franklin, highlighted by Leylanna Cruz’s 27-point performance and a quick bounce-back win over Burlington.
   

4. Milwaukee County EMS blood transfusion program looks to expand (spectrumnews1.com) — West Allis firefighters are now among seven Milwaukee County departments carrying type O+ blood so paramedics can perform life-saving transfusions before patients reach the hospital. County officials say 38 people, including four children, have already benefited in the program’s first year, and they’re planning to expand this mobile blood service to protect even more residents.
   

📸 Around West Allis

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🗓 Upcoming Events in West Allis

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★ Featured events ★

    Wednesday December 31
  • New Years Eve Party
    Embassy Suites by Hilton Milwaukee Brookfield, 1200 S Moorland Rd, Brookfield
    7:00 pm

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📣 West Allis Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • My son and his family, wife and 2 kids 5 and 11 live in Las Vegas.
    They are coming for a Christmas to Milwaukee with her parents who are visiting from China who speak only Chinese. Their daughter and grandkids speak… (Nextdoor Rosehill)
  • Elite Sports Clubs posted a job opening for Housekeeping Team Member in Milwaukee. Apply here.
  • Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Back of House Team Member in Menomonee Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Allis here.

Ok West Allis! 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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don't know, but April May!
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