Community Corner
🌱 See which Johnson Creek groups earned recognition from ORBIS this year
Make time for 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale on the Johnson Creek Patch calendar
Hi there, Johnson Creek! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See which Johnson Creek groups earned recognition from ORBIS this year
Also on today's calendar: 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Periods of rain, with a high of 67 and low of 46 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 64, low: 42.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 64 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• ORBIS Hosts 2026 Community Giving Reception (perishablenews.com) — Johnson Creek's Helping Hands Food Pantry and the Fire & EMS Department were among local nonprofits recognized at ORBIS Corporation's 2026 Community Giving Reception in Oconomowoc. The event highlighted charitable support for dozens of southeast Wisconsin groups, from food pantries and police departments to health and arts organizations, underscoring regional investment in services Johnson Creek residents rely on. 
📸 Around Johnson Creek
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Johnson Creek
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★ Featured events ★
- 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale →
Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha
10:00 am
Friday October 2
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Other local events
- 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale →
Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha
10:00 am - 2026 JCRP Fall Festival w/ Tom Tiffany →
305 Milwaukee Street, Johnson Creek
4:00 pm - Eric Hagen and Bree Morgan at the Gobbler Theater →
Gobbler Theater, Johnson Creek
6:30 pm - Eric Hagen and Bree Morgan at Gobbler Theater →
Gobbler Theater, Johnson Creek
6:30 pm - Eric Hagen and Bree Morgan at the Gobbler Theater - Solo Acoustic Performances →
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6:30 pm - Friends of the Johnson Creek Library →
Johnson Creek Public Library, 125 Lincoln St, Johnson Creek
5:30 pm - Teen Takeover →
Johnson Creek Public Library, 125 Lincoln St, Johnson Creek
3:30 pm
Saturday October 3
Friday October 9
Tuesday October 13
Thursday October 29
📣 Johnson Creek Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Little Movers Storytime →
Jefferson Public Library, 321 South Main St, Jefferson
10:00 am - Little University Storytime →
Watertown Public Library, 100 S. Water St., Watertown
10:00 am - Watertown Knights of Columbus Meeting →
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6:30 pm - Reading with Rover →
Watertown Public Library, 100 S. Water St., Watertown
6:30 pm - Homecoming!
Jefferson SD Jefferson, WI 53549
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Your emergency plan should include every member of the family—including your pets!
During #NationalPreparednessMonth, take some time to put together an emergency kit for your pet. Include food, water, medications, important records,… (Nextdoor ) - Wisconsin's forests cover nearly half our state and are a vital part of our collective history, culture and economy.
Likewise, the Forest Products industry provides valuable jobs and contributes significantly to the economy. Forest Products Week, coming up Oct. 18… (Nextdoor )
- Kohl's posted a job opening for Part-Time Beauty Advisor - Sephora in Johnson Creek. Apply here.
- Diamond Precision Products - Saelens Corporation posted a job opening for Machine Operator in Johnson Creek. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Johnson Creek here.
🗞 Nearby News
Jefferson
- Cross Country: Waterloo girls fourth at Jefferson invite; Sarmiento-Paz places second in boys race (hngnews.com)
- Volunteer of the Month (wisc.edu)
- Jefferson school board formally opposes BECI transmission line (wdtimes.com)
Lake Mills
- Boys soccer: Lepak leads late offensive surge as 8th-ranked L-Cats knock off Cardinals (hngnews.com)
- Bald eagle rescued after being hit by vehicle in Jefferson County (jsonline.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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