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Hi Oak Creek! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See how Oak Creek's premium gas price stacks up countywide
Also on today's calendar: Mysterious Creatures of Wisconsin at Oak Creek Public Library and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Clouds giving way to sun, with a high of 72 and low of 61 degrees.
- Monday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 81, low: 66.
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and warm, with a high of 72 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Milwaukee County sees lowest price for premium gas at $4.79 in week ending Oct. 3 (mkesouth.com) — Premium gas in Oak Creek is among the cheaper options in Milwaukee County, with local stations reporting prices as low as $4.99 per gallon during the week ending Oct. 3. Countywide, premium averaged $5.33, and statewide prices were even higher, giving Oak Creek drivers a small but meaningful break at the pump.
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📸 Around Oak Creek
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oak Creek
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★ Featured events ★
- Trunk or Treat at The Learning Experience - Oak Creek →
The Learning Experience - Oak Creek, 8206 S Anthony Way, Oak Creek
6:30 pm
Thursday October 15
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Other local events
- Girls Basketball vs. Cudahy
Oak Creek West Middle School, 8401 South 13th Street, Oak Creek
4:00 pm - Mysterious Creatures of Wisconsin at Oak Creek Public Library →
Oak Creek Public Library, 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek
6:00 pm - Book Launch: "Apologies to the Morning" by Greg Jones →
Cudahy Family Library, 3500 Library Dr, Cudahy
6:30 pm - Swan's Pumpkin Farm PTO Event
Swan's Pumpkin Farm, 5930 Co Hwy H, Franksville
4:00 pm - Girls Basketball vs. Whitnall
Oak Creek West Middle School, 8401 South 13th Street, Oak Creek
4:00 pm - Fall Family Night →
Parkway Church – Oak Creek, 10940 S Nicholson Rd, Oak Creek
6:00 pm - Harvest Tasting →
Cudahy Family Library, 3500 Library Dr, Cudahy
7:00 pm - Trivia with America's Pub Quiz →
Erv's Mug, 130 W Ryan Rd, Oak Creek
8:00 pm - Movie Showing: The Bride of Frankenstein →
3500 Library Dr, Cudahy
6:00 pm - It's Alive! The Birth of the Universal Monsters →
Cudahy Family Library, 3500 Library Dr, Cudahy
6:30 pm - Travel Deliciously Travel Show (Oak Creek) →
Oak Creek Community Center, 8580 S Howell Ave, Oak Creek
1:30 pm
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
Tuesday October 20
Wednesday October 21
Thursday October 22
📣 Oak Creek Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Team Member * in Oak Creek. Apply here.
- Sinceri Senior Living posted a job opening for Server in Oak Creek. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oak Creek here.
🗞 Nearby News
South Milwaukee
- Brew City Buzz, Events Happening Oct. 8-14, 2026 (shepherdexpress.com)
- Slender Man stabber Morgan Geyser granted restraining order (wislawjournal.com)
- Public feedback sought on two potential Red Arrow Park redesign concepts (onmilwaukee.com)
Greendale
- Port Washington's clinch of title share leads area conference races (jsonline.com)
Milwaukee
- WI Autumns Are Warming Fast: Here's How Recent Falls Stack Up Since 1895 (patch.com)
Ok Oak Creek! 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: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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