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Waunakee, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Waunakee! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Waunakee’s girls golfers punched their ticket to sectionals
- How Waunakee teens are getting real seats at Dane County’s table
Also on today's calendar: 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 63 and low of 49 degrees.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 65, low: 40.
- Monday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 62 and low of 43 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Waunakee girls' golf is heading to sectionals (hngnews.com) — Waunakee’s girls golf team has advanced to WIAA sectionals after finishing third at the Tomah regional with a strong, balanced team performance. Seniors led the way with matching 81s, and the Warriors now head to Lake Windsor Country Club on Monday, Oct. 5, with a shot at qualifying for state. 
• County welcomes Youth Governance Program members (stoughtonnews.com) — Waunakee high school students will help shape county discussions this year through Dane County’s Youth Governance Program, serving on board committees as nonvoting members. Alongside peers from nearby cities, they’ll gain leadership experience while the board also highlights youth development through 4-H and other countywide programs.
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale →
Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha
10:00 am
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
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WAM Waunakee Artisan Market →
Schumacher Farm Park, 5682 WI-19, Waunakee
9:00 am -
Brush Pickup Week →
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Leaf Pickup Week →
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Classical Guitarist Peter Fletcher →
Waunakee Public Library, 201 N Madison St, Waunakee
6:00 pm -
Village Board →
Waunakee, WI Calendar, 500 W. Main StreetVillage of, Waunakee
6:00 pm -
Pasta with a Twist: A Fresh Take on Italian Classics with Food Network Star Joe Sasto →
Waunakee Public Library, 201 N Madison St, Waunakee
1:00 pm -
A Good Yarn →
Waunakee Public Library, 201 N Madison St, Waunakee
10:00 am -
Parks and Recreation Committee →
Waunakee, WI Calendar, 333 S. Madison Street, Waunakee
5:30 pm -
Paint your Cat Night at Schumacher Farm Park →
Schumacher Farm Park, 5682 WI-19, Waunakee
6:00 pm -
Cooking with Huma →
Waunakee Public Library, 201 N Madison St, Waunakee
6:30 pm -
Fall Harvest Festival →
Midland United Methodist Church, 10235 County Rd KP, Mazomanie
4:00 pm
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Saturday October 17
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🗞 Nearby News
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- Agriculture students are able to open new doors to their future careers at World Dairy Expo, with half participating in skills contests (hoards.com)
Middleton
- Newly listed homes for sale in Southern Wisconsin area — Updated Oct. 2, 2026 (madison.com)
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Ok Waunakee! 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
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