🌱 Patch AM: What a massive AI data center could mean for Port Washington

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In today's newsletter:

• What a massive AI data center could mean for Port Washington
• How Port Washington's perfect season survived a pivotal Week 6 test

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

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 45 degrees.
• Sunday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 68, low: 52.
• Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Exclusive: Pushing back on AI as legal battles grow (nbc26.com) — Port Washington is among Wisconsin communities weighing whether to host large AI-related data centers, with Mayor Ted Neitzke describing massive warehouses filled with server racks. At the same time, an Appleton author and national lawsuits are challenging how tech companies use creative work to train AI, raising questions local residents may face as projects advance.
   

• Arrowhead shuts out Oconomowoc, upsets and unbeaten teams headline wild Week 6 across Wisconsin (cbs58.com) — Port Washington's high school football team stayed undefeated at 6-0 after a solid 29-10 win over Kettle Moraine Lutheran, keeping pace with other top programs statewide. The roundup walks through major Week 6 results, highlighting how conference races and playoff positioning are tightening for Port Washington and other Wisconsin contenders.
   

📸 Around Port Washington

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Port Washington

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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

Sunday September 27
• National 4-H Dairy Conference
  Ozaukee 4-H, 122 W Main St, Port Washington
Monday September 28
• ERP Implementation →
  Meeting Room 118, 121 West Main Street, Port Washington
  8:00 am
• Ellen Jarr →
  Auditorium, 121 West Main Street, Port Washington
  9:00 am
• Human Resources →
  Meeting Room A-200, 121 West Main Street, Port Washington
  1:00 pm
• Kristine Kuehlmann →
  Meeting Room 118, 121 West Main Street, Port Washington
  4:00 pm
• Dog Project - Gazebo →
  Port Washington WI
  5:00 pm
• Fair Board Meeting - Fair Office →
  Port Washington WI
  7:30 pm
Tuesday September 29
• ERP Implementation →
  Meeting Room 118, 121 West Main Street, Port Washington
  8:00 am
• Blood Drive →
  Auditorium, 121 West Main Street, Port Washington
  8:00 am
Wednesday September 30
• Savvy Caregiver Class →
  Meeting Room 118, 121 West Main Street, Port Washington
  12:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale →
  Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Government Jobs posted a job opening for Gymnastics Instructor in Port Washington. Apply here.
• Ozaukee County posted a job opening for Part-time Deputy Clerk II in Port Washington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Port Washington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Saukville

• NorthShore Classical Academy expanding to include 7th & 8th grades (washingtoncountyinsider.com)
• Community meal is Saturday (gmtoday.com)
• Autumn in the Village planned for Oct. 3 (gmtoday.com)

Grafton

• Be Seen. Be Celebrated. Be in Grafton. (gmtoday.com)
• Town of Grafton: The best is yet to come (gmtoday.com)

Ok Port Washington! 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: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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