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🌱 Patch AM: Ellen Winters: Ellen & Kostia and 11 more events
Coming up: Rumors Cruise Night – Sussex on the Sussex Patch calendar
What's up Sussex! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Rumors Cruise Night – Sussex at Rumors Sports Bar & Grill
- Teacher in-service (New teachers) at Hamilton SD
- Hamilton Education Foundation meeting at Hamilton SD
... and check out 6 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 78 and low of 60 degrees.
- Wednesday: Clouds giving way to some sun, temps: high: 77, low: 54.
- Thursday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 58 degrees.
📸 Around Sussex
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Sussex
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★ Featured events ★
- Rumors Cruise Night – Sussex →
Rumors Sports Bar & Grill, W232N6368 Waukesha Ave, Sussex
5:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
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Other local events
- Teacher in-service (New teachers)
Hamilton SD Sussex, WI 53089 - Hamilton Education Foundation meeting
Hamilton SD District Conference Room
6:00 pm - Teacher in-service (New teachers)
Hamilton SD Sussex, WI 53089 - Teacher in-service (All teachers)
Hamilton SD Sussex, WI 53089 - Teacher in-service (All teachers)
Hamilton SD Sussex, WI 53089 - Teacher in-service (Grades 7-12)
Hamilton SD Sussex, WI 53089 - Ellen Winters: Ellen & Kostia →
Fujiyama | Brookfield, 17395 W Bluemound Rd, Brookfield
6:00 pm - Wisconsin Wind Orchestra →
Saint Luke's Lutheran Church, 300 Carroll St, Waukesha
4:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Monday August 24
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Saturday August 29
Sunday September 6
📣 Sussex Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Municipal Court →
Pewaukee, WI Calendar
8:00 am - Teacher in-service (New teachers)
Hamilton SD Sussex, WI 53089 - Staff Professional Day
Waukesha , WI 53186 - Hamilton Education Foundation meeting
Hamilton SD District Conference Room
6:00 pm
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I haven't heard.
What is happening with the old Culvers in Sussex? (Nextdoor Main Street) - Has anyone noticed all the black biting gnats this summer?
Their bites look little red, itchy pimples. I've been bitten a bunch of times. Never been this bad before. (Nextdoor Willow Springs)
- Columbus McKinnon Corporation posted a job opening for 2nd Shift Deburring Technician in Sussex. Apply here.
- Quad/Graphics, Inc. posted a job opening for Kitchen Manager in Sussex. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sussex here.
🗞 Nearby News
Pewaukee
- Waukesha County to hold government meetings Aug. 16-22 (waukeshatimes.com)
- Page 0 - Top Live In Caregiver Jobs in Windsor, WI (care.com)
- 3 things fans should know before attending Wisconsin football's open practice (lacrossetribune.com)
Brookfield
- Wisconsin Lottery Pick 3, Pick 4 results for Aug. 15, 2026 (jsonline.com)
- Ryobi Tools May Be Based In Japan, But That's Not Where Its Products Are Made (slashgear.com)
- Suit: Patients inseminated with doctor's sperm (tucson.com)
Milwaukee
- Confidence In Historic Super El Niño Grows: What To Know In WI (patch.com)
Ok Sussex! 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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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