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🌱 Waukesha JBF Kids Sale- EVERYTHING for kids at 50-90% Off Retail! and 11 more events
Make time for Old Falls Renaissance Faire on the Big Bend Patch calendar
What's up Big Bend! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Old Falls Renaissance Faire at Old Falls Village Park
- Labor Day - No School at Mukwonago SD
- Waukesha JBF Kids Sale- EVERYTHING for kids at 50-90% Off Retail!
... and check out 2 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: A stray t-storm; hot, humid, with a high of 90 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 67.
- Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 81 and low of 69 degrees.
📸 Around Big Bend
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Big Bend
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★ Featured events ★
- Old Falls Renaissance Faire →
Old Falls Village Park, N96W15791 County Line Rd, Menomonee Falls
10:00 am
Saturday September 12
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Other local events
- Labor Day - No School
Mukwonago SD Big Bend, WI 53103 - Waukesha JBF Kids Sale- EVERYTHING for kids at 50-90% Off Retail! →
1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha
9:00 am - IKEA Frank Mots Int'l Kite Festival →
, Milwaukee
9:00 am - Waukesha JBF HUGE KIDS MEGA SALE- 50-90% OFF EVERYTHING FOR KIDS! →
1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha
9:00 am
Monday September 7
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
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🗓 Events Nearby
- PC First Day of School!
New Berlin SD New Berlin, WI 53151
8:50 am - Make-Up Picture Day
New Berlin SD New Berlin West Performing Arts Center Lobby
10:28 am - Networking Lunch & Presentation "Member Online Benefits Training" (Aug 26)
Muskego Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Hampton Inn & Suites - Milwaukee/Franklin 6901 South 76th Street Franklin
11:30 am - Student Services Committee Meeting
Waukesha , WI 53186
6:00 pm - Teaching & Learning Committee Meeting
Waukesha , WI 53186
7:00 pm - Student Picture Day by Appt Only
East Troy Community SD East Troy, WI 53120 - Burning is allowed every Wednesday →
New Berlin, WI Calendar New Berlin, WI 53151 - Tourism Commission →
City of New Berlin -
12:01 am
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- NABCO Entrances, Inc. posted a job opening for General Assembly in Muskego. Apply here.
- ABB Group posted a job opening for Senior Production Planner in New Berlin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Big Bend here.
🗞 Nearby News
New Berlin
- New Berlin among 17 cities tied for 24th in Wisconsin for July scam reports (waukeshatimes.com)
- Love the Fireplace? What Nobody Tells You About Buying a House With a Chimney (bobvila.com)
Mukwonago
- Which Waukesha County area high school alumni will be active during the week beginning Monday, Aug. 31? (waukeshatimes.com)
Ok Big Bend! 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: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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