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Make time for IKEA Frank Mots Int'l Kite Festival on the Port Washington Patch calendar
What's up Port Washington! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a $15 billion data center nearly triggered a mayoral recall.
Also on today's calendar: IKEA Frank Mots Int'l Kite Festival and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the fish blush ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Monday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 73 and low of 63 degrees.
- Tuesday: Humid with clouds and sun, temps: high: 75, low: 68.
- Wednesday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Elected officials face recalls nationwide over data center support (newsweek.com) — Port Washington residents recently saw an attempted recall of Mayor Ted Neitzke over a proposed $15 billion data center, but organizers fell short of the 1,591 valid signatures required. Their campaign, citing transparency concerns and demands for a public vote, is part of a broader national backlash where local officials across the country face recalls tied to large data center developments. 
📸 Around Port Washington
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Port Washington
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★ Featured events ★
- IKEA Frank Mots Int'l Kite Festival →
Milwaukee
9:00 am
Saturday September 12
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Other local events
- GHS Senior College Application Night
Grafton SD Grafton, WI 53024
5:00 pm - GHS Back to School Night
Grafton SD Grafton, WI 53024
6:00 pm - 4-H Open House: South Location
Ozaukee 4-H Ozaukee County Fairgrounds, Expo Building (Curling Building)
6:30 pm - Little Kohler 4-H Club Meeting
Ozaukee 4-H The Woods, Fredonia
6:30 pm - Wi 4-H Gymkana
Ozaukee 4-H, 122 W Main St, Port Washington - Matt Krahula →
Port Washington Farmers Market
9:30 am - One Watershed: Community Conversation in Port Washington →
W.J. Niederkorn Library, 316 W Grand Ave, Port Washington
6:00 pm - Port Washington Fall Street Festival — Aureum Link / Welded Jewelry →
Main street Port Washington, 323-7 N Franklin St, Port Washington
11:00 am - Grafton JV Football @ Port Washington →
Port Washington High School, 427 W Jackson St, Port Washington
4:30 pm
Wednesday September 9
Saturday September 12
Monday September 14
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
📣 Port Washington Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 911 - 25th Anniversary Parade →
Village of Saukville, WI Calendar Saukville, WI 53080
6:30 pm - Village-Wide Rummage Sale →
Village of Saukville, WI Calendar Saukville, WI 53080
8:00 am - Planes, Trains, and Automobiles →
Ozaukee County Pioneer Village, 4880 County Rd I, Saukville
10:00 am
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Looking for a Kitchen Helper
Part-time position with a flexible schedule. If interested or if you know someone who may be interested, please send me a private message. … (Nextdoor Hidden Hills)
- Aerzen USA Corporation posted a job opening for General Production Technician in Saukville. Apply here.
- Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Part Time Product Demonstrator in Grafton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Port Washington here.
🗞 Nearby News
Grafton
- The man behind the numbers: Grafton's volunteer statistician reflects on 12 seasons of Friday night lights (tmj4.com)
Cedarburg
- Drive like a champion: 5 Corners Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram brings game-winning deals to Cedarburg (washingtoncountyinsider.com)
Mequon
- Wisconsin Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 results for Sept. 5, 2026 (jsonline.com)
- This Might Be the Greatest Punt I've Ever Seen In My Life [VIDEO] (totalprosports.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: It saw the ocean's bottom! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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