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In today's newsletter:

  • What Brookfield Academy's $12 million campaign could change on campus
  • What Lisbon will decide tonight about Ausblick's big expansion plans
  • Brookfield grandmother turns big faith questions into a children's book

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Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 65 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Friday: Clouds giving way to some sun, temps: high: 68, low: 49.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Brookfield Academy launches $12 million capital campaign (gmtoday.com) — Brookfield Academy is launching a $12 million "Soar With the Stars: Act II" capital campaign to expand arts, science, robotics, athletics, and early childhood spaces on its Brookfield campus. Plans include a new arts and academics venue, a full-size gym, upgraded music and theater facilities, and renovated early childhood areas, all aimed at preserving small classes and strengthening the school's community feel.
   

2. Lisbon Plan Commission to decide on next phase of Ausblick ski hill expansion tonight (gmtoday.com) — Lisbon's Plan Commission will vote tonight on the next phase of Ausblick ski hill's expansion, designed by Brookfield-based Trio Engineering, including a taller hill, new quad chairlift, and added parking. Neighbors have raised concerns about traffic, lighting, and noise, and commissioners will also review a proposed Sunny Brooke Meadows subdivision along the Bark River.
   

3. A Child's Questions Inspire a Story of Faith (catholicherald.org) — A member of St. John Vianney Parish in Brookfield, Heidi McCormack, has turned conversations with her curious granddaughter into a children's book about faith called "Marion, Faith & Ice Cream." Aimed at ages 3–7, the story uses everyday experiences like wind and family love to help kids grasp belief in God, and it's already earning strong reviews from parents and grandparents.
   

4. Madison Summer ID: Player Analysis (prepbaseballreport.com) — A Brookfield East infielder, Gavin Geary, earned recognition among the standout position players at the Madison Summer ID baseball showcase, with detailed notes on his hitting, arm strength, and defense. The report also highlights numerous other Wisconsin prospects and lists upcoming fall showcase events around the state for families tracking high school baseball development.
   

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