🌱 Which Oconomowoc nonprofits just received a boost from hometown ORBIS?

Good morning to you Oconomowoc! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Which Oconomowoc nonprofits just received a boost from hometown ORBIS?
• How did a homecoming prank in Oconomowoc end with injuries and warnings?
• Which rising juco baseball stars just showcased their skills in Oconomowoc?

Also on today's calendar: 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Periods of rain, with a high of 67 and low of 46 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 63, low: 38.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 63 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• ORBIS Hosts 2026 Community Giving Reception (perishablenews.com) — Oconomowoc-based ORBIS just honored more than 40 southeast Wisconsin nonprofits, including the Oconomowoc Food Pantry, Festival of the Arts, Police Department, and Scholarship Fund, at its 2026 Community Giving Reception. The company highlighted long-term local support for health, education, food security, arts, and public safety, underscoring its deep philanthropic roots where employees live and work.
   

• Waukesha police warns students and parents of their behavior regarding homecoming pranks (gmtoday.com) — Police are urging Oconomowoc families to rethink homecoming "toilet paper wars" after a man allegedly struck a car of local teens with a baseball bat, injuring a 17-year-old. Departments in Waukesha and Muskego report similar pranks escalating into property damage and confrontations, and they're asking parents to talk with students about safety, respect, and potential legal consequences.
   

• Bryant & Stratton JC Scout Day: Takeaways (prepbaseballreport.com) — A recent Bryant & Stratton junior college Scout Day brought 36 players to Wisconsin Brewing Company Stadium in Oconomowoc for pro-style workouts and detailed data tracking. Local fans can see which juco prospects stood out, from big bats to high-velocity arms, and note several upcoming showcase events around Wisconsin for players chasing the next level.
   

📸 Around Oconomowoc

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oconomowoc

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 2
• 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale →
  Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Friday October 2
• Senior Source 2026 →
  Oconomowoc Community Center, 220 West Wisconsin Avenue, Oconomowoc
• Versiti Blood Drive →
  Oconomowoc Public Library, 200 W South St, Oconomowoc
  9:00 am
• Tommy Odetto (solo) at Ruben's Cocktail Lounge →
  Ruben's Cocktail Lounge, 203 West Wisconsin Avenue, Oconomowoc
  8:00 pm
• Tommy Odetto (solo) →
  Ruben's Cocktail Lounge, 203 West Wisconsin Avenue, Oconomowoc
  8:00 pm
• Tommy Odetto (solo) / Ruben's Cocktail Lounge / Oconomowoc, WI →
  Ruben's Cocktail Lounge, 203 West Wisconsin Avenue, Oconomowoc
  8:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• LEGO Club →
  Oconomowoc Public Library, 200 W South St, Oconomowoc
  10:00 am
• Fall Shred Event 2026 →
  Ixonia Bank – Oconomowoc, 1223 East Summit Avenue, Oconomowoc
  10:00 am
• 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale →
  Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha
  10:00 am
Monday October 5
• 100 Years of Winnie! →
  Oconomowoc Public Library, 200 W South St, Oconomowoc
  1:00 pm
• Writing Group →
  Oconomowoc Public Library, 200 W South St, Oconomowoc
  6:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Line Dance Lessons Beginners 4 Week Session / October / Oconomowoc →
  Lucky Chucky's Beach Bar and Grill, 37238 Valley Road, Oconomowoc

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Looking for someone to clean out the gutters on a small two-story home near Greenland elementary school.
  Must have the appropriate ladders to do the job. (Nextdoor Oconomowoc Heights)

• Staples Energy posted a job opening for Invoice Specialist in Pewaukee. Apply here.
• TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for Aluminum Saw Operator in Pewaukee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oconomowoc here.

🗞 Nearby News

Delafield

• 5 outstanding defensive touchdowns from around Wisconsin: Week 6 edition (madison.com)
• Animal Shelter Gets $100,000 Donation And Some Much Needed Help (rhinotimes.com)
• Best private high schools in Wisconsin (news-shield.com)

Hartland

• Hartland chamber welcomes Republican Party of Waukesha County (gmtoday.com)
• 12 News In Your Neighborhood: Birch & Bayan Coffee (wisn.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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