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🌱 Which Mequon orchards made this fall apple-picking bucket list?

And check out World War 1 Re-enactment at Old Falls Village Park on the Mequon Patch calendar

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Hello Mequon! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Mequon orchards made this fall apple-picking bucket list?

Also on today's calendar: World War 1 Re-enactment at Old Falls Village Park and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunny, breezy and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Wednesday: High clouds and warm, temps: high: 74, low: 48.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 12 fun apple orchards to visit this fall in Southeastern Wisconsin (racinecountyeye.com) — Two Mequon orchards, Barthel Fruit Farm on Farmdale Road and Gierach Orchards on Bonniwell Road, are highlighted as prime spots for apple picking this fall, with specific hours and varieties available. The broader guide rounds up other Southeastern Wisconsin orchards, many offering U-pick, treats, and family activities, helping you plan autumn outings close to home and around the region.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Does anyone know William Kratzke, and have his phone number.
    We are playing tag on nextdoor. I don't check often and don't get notifications. Thank you (Nextdoor Gazebo Hills)
  • Outpost posted a job opening for Kitchen Supervisor in Mequon. Apply here.
  • KinderCare Education posted a job opening for Cook at Cedarburg KinderCare in Cedarburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mequon here.

🗞 Nearby News

Cedarburg

  • Pumpkin picking in Cedarburg, weekend weather brings out crowds (fox6now.com)

Grafton

  • Driver arrested out of state for seriously injuring 11-year-old boy in Grafton (wtmj.com)

Milwaukee

  • How Safe Is Wisconsin? Here's How It Compares In The Midwest (patch.com)

Ok Mequon! 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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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